Choosing the time to start packing can be a complex issue. In fact, most people are scrambling at the end, trying to get all of the stuff packed, instead of just planning accordingly. Here, we’ll go over what exactly you need to do, and when you should start packing for your move.
First, look at your space
Many times, you’ll look at your space and realize the amount that you have, and the amount that you don’t really need.
Moving games are not always easy, and many times, people start to feel the need to minimize their space coming in. The first thing you should do is look at your space. Sometimes, the smaller places like apartments are filled with mazes of furniture and boxes which are stacked up.
You definitely will know Tas well the hidden treasures that can be there. basements, attics, even underneath your bed will have piles of treasure, or junk depending on what it is. There are times where you may never know what you’re going to get in your attic, which is why you should also factor this in.
Inventory your items.
This is more than just counting the plates and the socks. What about big furniture, or special appliances? What if you’ve got artwork, or pianos that need to be taken down. This is also when you’re trying to as well look at other guesstimates, which include boxes. Once you know the inventory, you’ll be able to get boxes, and from there, once you look up the boxes that you have, you’ll be able to start buying them for all of your needs.
When doing this, always consider those special items. Whether it’s an heirloom, or an art piece that’s important, you want to have all of the boxes for packaging, and the materials necessary to keep these items safe.
The timeline to Pack
About 6-8 weeks before the move is where you want to start looking at this.
First, you want to declutter all of those little things, such as collections not finished, and other useless stuff.
You also will want to start getting the moving boxes that you need to fill.
About 4-6 weeks before is when you do the following:
- Get fragile double walled boxes for those items
- Get some heavy duty boxes for moving for the weightier items
- Get book boxes, because let’s face it, books are heavier than they may look!
- Get sturdy moving boxes for more generalized items.
You also might want to consider the moving kits too.
Then, about two to four weeks prior to the move, start to pack with the items that are rarely used first. Remember s well that you don’t want to pack up anything you need too early, since that’ll be a pain in the rear.
When doing this, always label! You’ll be grateful for this one later.
Then, in the final weeks, you want to start with the last bites of items, which includes those that are used more, but aren’t necessities.
Fragile items should be double checked to ensure security from here.
Finally, in the last week, you want to pack the essentials that you have for the new home. Whether toiletries, clothes, or even snacks, you want only those essentials on hand.
When doing this, it can feel overwhelming, so don’t be afraid to take it slow. Remember, once you start, you’ll be grateful for it later, especially when getting the right setup in place, for all of those items that you do enjoy.
